Jim's New Training Log

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

8-16-9
1. Bench Press-185x5,215x5,235x7
2. 4 Board Press-385x3x3
Seated Good Mornings-135x5,185x3,225x3
That's it. It was unbearably hot today so did the main stuff and called it a day.

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

So I was complaining yesterday about having nobody to train with when the doorbell rings. It was one of my old training partners who lives in Columbus. He works here in town now and said he wants to start training again. So we benched tonigh. i am going to rearrange my training so it works for both of us. Anyway....
8-20-9
1. Shirted 2 Boards-315x3,405x1,455x1,505x1!!! I guess I need a hand-off guy and a good spotter.
2. Shirted 1 Board-505xmiss-went about half way up and stalled.
3. Close Grip Chins-3x5
4. Pushups-2x15
5. Heavy Abs-3x10

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

8-24-9
1. Squats-Raw-135x5,225x5,315x3
-Briefs-375x3x3
-Suit-485x6x3
2. DE Bench Press-115+mini bands-6x3
3. Flyes-25sx4x10
4. Sested Calf Raises-90x4x15
5. Ab Wheel-3x10

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

8-26-9
1. Deadlifts-Sumo-305x3,345x3,385x3
2. Face Pulls-100x3x10
3. Bentover Rows-135x3x10
4. Curls-75x3x10

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

8/28/9
1. Shirted 2 Board Press-335x3,385x3,425x5
2. Seated Dumbbell Tricep Extensions-70x3x10
3. Close Grip Chins-3x5

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

8-29-9
1. Shoulder Press-115x3,125x3,145x4
2. Side Laterals-10sx3x12
3. Biceps
4. Abs
Still trying to lay out a schedule with a partner. I haven't had to work with anyone for a while and it's taking some time to iron out. I would rather have this than the other alternative though. Anyway, today was kind of active recovery so nothing exciting.

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

8-31-9
1. Box Squats-Briefs-345x5,395x5,455x8
2. Shoulder Press-85x3,95x3,105x3
3. 45 Degree back Raises-25 held behind the head-3x8
4. Ab Wheel-3x12

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

9-2-9
1. Deadlifts-315x2,365x1,385x4x1
2. Dumbbell Rows-70x8,100x6,120x6 each side
3. Face Pulls-Small band-3x12

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

Over the past week I have been kind of taking it easy. I have been in the gym only to test my lifts a little bit and get ready for the upcoming cycle which starts today for the Feb 6,2010 Pro/Am in Columbus Ohio.
9-12-9
1. Deadlifts-Conv. Raw-275x3,315x3,365x4
2. Pulley Rows-125x2x10
3. Face Pulls-100x2x10
4. Dumbbell Rows-70x2x10 each side
5. Dumbbell Curls-30sx2x10

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

9-15-9
1. Box Squats in Briefs-405x3,465x3,525x3
2. Floor Presses with 2 sets of 1/2" chain-165x3,185x3,205x4
3. Push Ups-4x10
4. Ab Wheel-3x10
5. Seated Calf raises-90x3x15

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

9-19-9
1. Deadlifts-275x3,315x3,365x3,315x2x3
2. T-Bar Rows-3 platesx4x8
3. Light abs-2x15

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

9-20-9
1. Reverse band Bench-Blue bands-worked up to 365x1,325x3
2. Box Squats-315x5x2
3. Reverse hypers-2x10
4. 45 Degree back raise-2x15
5. Abs-4 Sets

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

9-23-9
1. Box squats in Briefs-375x5,435x5,495x5
2. Dumbbell Bench Press-70sx2s8
3. Flyes-25sx2x12
4. Ab Wheel-3x8
5. Calf Raises-3x25

scottmitchell74 · Number of posts: 4945 Age: 35 Registration date: 2007-03-07

Jim wrote:

Over the past week I have been kind of taking it easy. I have been in the gym only to test my lifts a little bit and get ready for the upcoming cycle which starts today for the Feb 6,2010 Pro/Am in Columbus Ohio.
9-12-9
1. Deadlifts-Conv. Raw-275x3,315x3,365x4
2. Pulley Rows-125x2x10
3. Face Pulls-100x2x10
4. Dumbbell Rows-70x2x10 each side
5. Dumbbell Curls-30sx2x10

I've not yet "hit the switch". I've been cutting some weight and going through the motions. I find it impossible to cut weight and really keep my strength up.

Good luck in your training Jim! Those RAW deads look good.

What are your Feb, 2010 goals?

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Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

700 squat
430-450 Bench
500 Deadlift

scottmitchell74 · Number of posts: 4945 Age: 35 Registration date: 2007-03-07

Oh, my. Good luck to you! Keep it safe!

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Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

9-27-9 DE Bench
1. Bench Press w/doubled Minis-9x3
2. One Dumbbell Extensions-70x3x15
3. Small Band Pushdowns-3x15
4. Seated Rows-125x4x12
5. Side/Rear Laterals-10sx3x12 each way.

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

9-29-9

1. Suspended Goodmornings-45x3,95x3,135x3,185x3,225x1,275x1,315x1,365x1,405x1
2. Seated Rows-125x6x10-3 different handles
3. Ab Wheel-4x6

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

10-1-9
1. Bench Press-worked up to 185+doubled monster minis for a single. That's 365 at the top.
2. Bench Press w/ 25s hanging from bands-95x2x15
3. Rollbacks-40sx4x12
4. One Arm Dumbbell Cleans-40x3x10 each side.

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

10-4-9
1. Bench Press-95+2 sets of 1/2" chain x9x3
2. Cambered Bar Bench Press-95x2x15
3. Cmabered Bar JM Press-95x8x8
4. Kettlebell Shrugs-45s hanging from doubled small bands-3x12